Mathematics of SHIPs ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE A steel ship

Mathematics of SHIPs

ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE A steel ship can float by displacing an amount of water that is equal to its weight. Image Source: http: //www. one-school. net

Stabilising a tall ship Modern “Hotels on Ship Hulls” require wing stabilisers to remain upright even in light winds. Images Source: Google Images

Dynamic Positioning is used in research ships and drilling vessels which venture into the deepest parts of the ocean where winds and waves are constantly changing. Images Source: Google Images

Bulbous bow Ships have a bulb like protrusion under the water line which pushes out a bow wave to partially cancel the waves hitting the bow and provide “cutting through”. Images Source: Google Images

Loading ships – Plimsoll Line Ships Float at Different Depths in different density waters. The “Plimsoll Line” marks the level at which a ship or boat floats in the water at different locations. It indicates how much load is allowed at different types of water. Image Source: http: //www. marineinsight. com

Rough seas mathematics In rough seas there are issues with Swimming Pools and Billiard Tables. Images Source: Google Images

Mathematics of SHIPs Complete details of all material covered in this presentation can be found in the “Mathematics of Oceans” lesson on the Passy’s World of Mathematics Website: www. passyworldofmathematics. com